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The BitZero from Carbide 3D is a small accessory piece for your Shapeoko CNC machine meant to assist in finding the edges, or datums of the part you are milling. This part is an active probe, and when contacted to ground, communicates its position to the Carbide Motion program to help you fabricate easier.
BitZero quickly and accurately finds the X, Y, and Z zero of your job.
BitZero V2 is the update to our original BitZero. Here are the big improvements:
- Lower profile so it's easier to probe taller projects.
- BitZero V2 uses a magnetic ground connection rather than an alligator clip.
- Uses a bore to probe in the X/Y directions so tool diameter doesn't matter.
- BitZero V2 uses a plastic base to insulate it from the workpiece so it's now possible to probe conductive materials.
- Includes 1/4" reference pin to eliminate tool flutes as a source of accuracy problems.
BitZero V2 continues to use our active probing design to make it easier to be sure everything is working well and to trigger as quickly as possible to protect your tools.
BitZero V2 requires Carbide Motion 5.14 or higher and is compatible with Shapeoko Pro, Shapeoko 3, and Shapeoko 4.
BitZero V2 for Shapeoko Product Help and Resources
Core Skill: Robotics
This skill concerns mechanical and robotics knowledge. You may need to know how mechanical parts interact, how motors work, or how to use motor drivers and controllers.
Skill Level: Competent - You may need an understanding of servo motors and how to drive them. Additionally, you may need some fundamental understanding of motor controllers.
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Core Skill: Programming
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Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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